Remember it? For some it was a dreaded notice that came in the mail and notified you to report to the local draft board or other location for induction into the military. For more then 50 years the nations Selective Service served as a backup program to insure that we...

The date is November 11, 2013 and it is called ‘Veterans Day’. It is a day set aside to give our thanks to the thousands of men and woman who have served and continue to serve in our nations military and remember those who made that supreme sacrifice. This should not...

On October 17, 2013 United States Air Force MSG Matthew Feldhouse was enjoying a quiet walk among the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Florida . Matthew had served his country for over twenty years and several deployments to foreign countries.On his last...

While this months issue of Florida Creative Living is focused on marriage it seems logical to discuss what will be in store for those men and women who choose to marry a partner in the military. The military lifestyle may be great for the husband or wife however...

Recently as many have read, the Department of Defense and Washington have approved women to serve in combat roles within the military. Needless to say the decision provoked many discussions both in veterans clubs, VA hospitals, those retired in civilian life and...

I recall in the late fifties when I entered the United States Army everyone smoked. The old ‘C-Ration ‘ Box always had that small thin pack of cigarettes, and of course packs and cartons of cigarettes were plentiful at the base exchange or base beer garden. ...